Personal Trainer

buffalogroveparkdistrict; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,485 - 55,792; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Fitness Center pass

Discounts on Park District programs

Job summary

The Buffalo Grove Fitness Center is seeking an experienced Certified Personal Trainer to develop tailored fitness programs for clients. This role requires a confident, personable individual who can work with diverse age groups and special needs.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, have current personal training certification, and maintain CPR and AED training. Benefits include a free fitness center pass for eligible employees and discounts on various Park District programs.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or equivalent experience.
• Must have a current personal training certification.
• Maintain current CPR and AED training certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop exercise prescriptions tailored to members' needs.
• Maintain documentation for compliance and retention.
• Provide fitness supervision and instruction.
• Monitor fitness floor to assist members with goals.
• Prospect clients to build a client base.

Skills

Confidence

Adaptability to work with all ages

Knowledge of fitness equipment

Safety oversight

Education

Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science

Tools

Fitness equipment

Job description

The Buffalo Grove Fitness Center is looking for an experienced Certified Personal Trainer. This person must be confident, personable, and willing to work with all ages, injuries, and special needs in the areas of post rehabilitation.

Job Functions:

• Develops exercise prescriptions and programs based on member's health and fitness needs and desires, specifying fitness equipment and routines.
• Establish and maintain accurate, current documentation records for each member that results in increased compliance to fitness programs and increased member retention objectives.
• Provide fitness supervision. Provide exercise instruction and explain and demonstrate the use of fitness apparatus and equipment. Offers oral instruction on fitness techniques and recommends corrective adjustments. Observes member engaged in fitness activities to ensure safety rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Develop meaningful member contacts while monitoring the fitness floor, to help members achieve their health and fitness goals.
• Prospect clients outside the Fitness Center to help develop a client base.

Qualifications:

• The level of knowledge normally acquired with the completion of a Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science or related work experience.
• Current personal training certification from an accredited organization is required and must be listed on the resume.
• Maintain current CPR and AED training certification.

Hours:

Varies

Wage: $18.50 - $40.50, depending on experience and client load.

Benefits

Free Fitness Center pass for employees who work 8 hours or more per week, along with other discounts towards Park District programs.